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Sacrificial anode assembly
Assignee: Global Cathodic Protection Ltd
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Filing: 1980-03-31
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Granted: 1981-08-18
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Expires: 2000-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A sacrificial anode for use in cathodic protection is made in the form of a bracelet which has two parts, each of the parts has a series of anodes connected between a pair of straps and each of the straps of one of the parts is hingedly connected to a corresponding strap of the other of the parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Brittain
- 👤 Andrew L. Hickman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L58/00; C; C23; C23F; C23F13/00; C23F13/02; C23F13/06; C23F13/08; C23F13/10; C23F2213/00; C23F2213/30; C23F2213/31; C23F2213/32; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S138/00; Y10S138/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A sacrificial anode for use in cathodic protection, the said sacrificial anode having two parts, each of the parts including two mounting straps, an anode body and an electrically conducting member connected between the mounting straps, the anode body being electrically connected to and mechanically mounted upon the electrically conducting member, a hinge member connecting together a strap of one of the parts and a corresponding strap of the other of the parts, the said straps each being pivotally connected to the hinge member at a respective separate pivot point, whereby the said parts can be hingedly opened in a jaw-like manner while being held together in order to enable them to be arranged about a member to be protected, and means to clamp together a strap associated with one of the parts and a corresponding strap associated with the other of the parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A sacrificial anode for use in cathodic protection, the said sacrificial anode having two parts, each of the parts including two mounting straps, an anode body and an electrically conducting member connected between the mounting straps, the anode body being electrically connected to and mechanically mounted upon the electrically conducting member, a hinge member connecting together a strap of one of the parts and a corresponding strap of the other of the parts, the said straps each being pivotally connected to the hinge member at a respective separate pivot point, whereby the said parts can be hingedly opened in a jaw-like manner while being held together in order to enable them to be arranged about a member to be protected, and means to clamp together a strap associated with one of the parts and a corresponding strap associated with the other of the parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A sacrificial anode as claimed in claim 1 including a mild steel mesh grid welded to the electrically conducting member, the anode body being cast about the mesh grid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A sacrificial anode as claimed in claim 2 including a U-bolt arranged to provide the pivot of the hinge connecting the straps.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A sacrificial anode as claimed in claim 2 including a straight bolt arranged to provide the pivot of the hinge connecting the straps.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A sacrificial anode as claimed in claim 1 including a round bar constituting the electrically conducting member, each end of the round bar being connected to an inner face of a respective strap, thereby to space the strap from the member to be protected.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
A sacrificial anode as claimed in claim 1 including a third mounting strap, a second anode body and a second electrically conducting member connected between the third mounting strap and one of the two mounting straps, the second anode body being electrically connected to and mechanically mounted upon the second electrically conducting member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-08-17 | 1985-02-16 | 1985-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-17 | 1989-02-16 | 1989-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-17 | 1993-02-16 | 1993-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |